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Culkam means something in Tamil. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconCulkam (சுல்கம்) noun < śulka. Local usage
1. Bride-price; மகட்கொள்ள அளிக்கும் பரிசம். [magadkolla alikkum parisam.]
2. Prize of a contest; பந்தயப்பொருள். [panthayapporul.]
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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Ends with: Kanniyaculkam.
Full-text: Shulkam, Kanniyaculkam, Stridhana.
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